Test 18

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others
by circling A, B, C, or D:

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C,
or D

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

5. The house painted more than three years ago , but I’m not going to have it done
again for a while.

A. painted

B. three years ago

C. going to

D. it

6. If the question were not so difficult, I will be able to answer it .

A. the

B. so

C. will be

D. it

7. If I were you, I didn’t buy that old building .

A. were

B. didn't
 C. buy

D. old building

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. The problem.......never happened.

A. that I expected it

B. who I had expected

C. I had expected it

D. I had expected

9. How long is it since vou.......smoking?

A. gave in

B. gave out

C. gave away

D. gave up

10. We.......go fishing with him when we......in the village.

A. used to - lived

B. are used to - lived

C. used to - live

D. get used to - lived

11. I suggested......for a walk. We had a lot of free time.

A. go

B. to go

C. going

D. being gone
12. I remember......him somewhere.

A. seeing

B. see

C. to be seen

D. saw

13. I......in heavy traffic every day.

A. used to drive

B. am used to driving

C. get used to drive

D. used to driving

14. This is the only one of the novels published recently......translated in English.

A. that has ever been

B. which has ever

C. that have ever been

D. has ever been

15. Tom hasn't got a ticket. If he......, he.......

A. have - will get in

B. had - can get in

C. had - could get in

D. have - could get in

16. It is 10 years......we first met together.

A. after

B. while
 C. when

D. since

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.

17 . - Uncle Tom: “ Remember to give my best regards to your parents, Bob.”

- Bob: “ ____________ ”

A. That’s very kind of you to say so.

B. That was at least I could do.

C. Sure, I will.

D. Yes, let’s.

18. Liz is asking Andrew about the seat.

Liz: " Do you mind if I sit here? " Andrew: "Not at all._________ "

A. Be my guest.

B. I’d be glad to.

C. Fire away, I’m all ears.

D. Now you’re taking.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that
is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

19. GCSE are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualifications taken by
students.

A. required

B. Applied

C. fulfilled

D. specialized

20. I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.

 A. out of order

B. out of fashion

C. out of work

D. out of practice

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that
is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. His rude comments made other Facebookers very angry.

A. pleasant

B. Honest

C. polite

D. kind

22. And we can even learn foreign languages on computers.

A. known

B. native

C. natural

D. expected

Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

There have been concerns about health problem in the area recently as the last reported to
cause the pollution. To stay from worries, we decided (41) ______a health check with the
local doctor. We phoned to make an (42)________at 9 o'clock the next morning, the doctor
welcomed us (43)_____ the door with a lovely smile. After (44) ___ necessary forms, we
were given different tests. All the tests were done very quickly with the net of modern
(45)_____ . As she did the checks, the doctor said that a lot of people were worried about air
pollution and came to help for health checks like us.
Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

Charlie Chaplin was an English actor, director, producer, and a composer. He is known as
the most creative person of the silent-film era. Charlie Chaplin’s portrayal of the tramp won
the hearts of people all over the world. Charlie was born in London on the 16th of April,
1889. He spent his childhood in Poverty and hardship. In 1910 he began to perform
pantomime in the United States. He first appeared on screen in 1914. He created his world-
famous character, the Tramp, and he played this classic role in more than 70 films during
his career. He also composed background music for most of his films. In 1972 Chaplin
received an Honorary Academy Award for ‘ the incalculable effect he has had in making
motion pictures the art form of this century’. Chaplin died on the 25th of December, 1977, at
his home in Switzerland.

28. In 1910 he began to perform pantomime in __________________.

A. the US

B. London

C. Switzerland

D. England

29. When did he start appearing in films?

A. in 1910

B. in 1914

C. in 1972

D. in 1977

30. Charlie Chaplin is very famous for _______________.

 A. his state performance

B. his background music

C. his character “the Tramp”

D. his composing background music

31. Which of the following is not true?

A. Charlie Chaplin was an English artist

B. He played classical music

C. Charlie Chaplin died at the age of 88

D. He received an award in 1972.

32. The word “carrer” is the closest meaning to ________________

A. pantomime

B. play

C. life

D. life-work

II. WRITING

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the
same.

33. He could not afford to buy the car.

The car......................................................

34. "Why don't you put your lugtiage under the seat?" he asked me.

He suggested.............................................

35. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.

In spite.......................................................

36. I advise you to put your money in the bank.

You'd.........................................................

Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets.

37. That is the forest. They are living and working in the forest. (where)

............................................................

38. The weather is not fine. We won’t take photographs. (If)

............................................................

39. She went to bed early. She was tired last night. (because)

............................................................

40. She is an active girl. Everyone dislikes her. (though)

............................................................